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Full-Text Articles in Education
Literacy Education In School : Research Perspectives From The Past, For The Future, Peter Freebody
Literacy Education In School : Research Perspectives From The Past, For The Future, Peter Freebody
Australian Education Review
AER 52 aims to expand our understanding of the nature of literacy at a time when public and private lives have become increasingly literacy-dependent, and literacy demands more complex and sophisticated. This review of the research literature is guided by the view that what passes for effective literacy education will differ depending on language, culture, history and the technologies of communication and knowledge production. Section 1 describes the large body of research relating to the teaching and learning of literacy that emerges from a wide range of discipline bases. It details the complexities associated with defining literacy, and it outlines …
Advocating For Languages - Lessons Learned, Anne O. Fountain
Advocating For Languages - Lessons Learned, Anne O. Fountain
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Towards Student Involvement In Essay Assessment, Aynur Yürekli, Evrim Üstünlüoğlu
Towards Student Involvement In Essay Assessment, Aynur Yürekli, Evrim Üstünlüoğlu
Essays in Education
In language teaching, assessment is one of the most formidable challenges for both the students and the teachers. Especially, when the assessment of productive skills which are subjective by their nature are concerned, the "challenge" could very well turn into a "nightmare" for both parties. In order to avoid this undesired possibility, the attitude of the grader and the students towards the evaluation rubric is as vital as the rubric itself.
This study describes the standardization process of the writing rubric for the assessment of essays, which is accepted both by the graders and the learners who are subject to …
Proctored Vs. Un-Proctored Exams In A Hybrid Course: A Brief Comparison Of Student Results, Kimberly Hollister
Proctored Vs. Un-Proctored Exams In A Hybrid Course: A Brief Comparison Of Student Results, Kimberly Hollister
Department of Information Management and Business Analytics Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
The research aims to examine whether there is a difference in undergraduate student performance on skill-based exams in an introductory computer literacy course at a state comprehensive university when exams are administered in-class vs. online. Two samples, each consisting of approximately 107 students, are considered for this study. A comparison of exam scores will be used to identify differences in exam performance between the two groups.
A Retelling Of An Ancient Indian Epic: The Ramayana, Supriya Himatsingka
A Retelling Of An Ancient Indian Epic: The Ramayana, Supriya Himatsingka
Graduate Student Independent Studies
The goal of this thesis is to address the dearth of sub-continental Indian literature in mainstream North American materials for children. The work includes a retelling of sections of The Ramayana, with historical and cultural background, as well as current research on the significance of learning through stories. Transcription and discussion of responses from 4th grade students in a New York City public school are also included.
When Mom Or Dad Has A Mental Illness: General Information And Memories Of A Girl Whose Father Has Bi-Polar Disorder, Lisa RenéE Levesque
When Mom Or Dad Has A Mental Illness: General Information And Memories Of A Girl Whose Father Has Bi-Polar Disorder, Lisa RenéE Levesque
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This original material answers common questions that children in middle childhood (8-12 years) may have about parental mental illness. When Mom or Dad has a mental illness: General information and memories of a girl whose father has Bi-polar Disorder defines mental illness, addresses symptoms, causes and treatments, provides definitions of related terms, and shares personal stories about having a parent with mental illness. A review of current literature shows the lack of similar work, and the developmental theories of Piaget, Kohlberg, Gilligan, Erikson, and Vygotsky confirm the importance and validity of the project. The motivation behind this work is to …
Class Indifference - A Divided Nation : Finding Common Ground Through American Pragmatism And Democratic Principles In The Composition Classroom, Stacey L. Morrison
Class Indifference - A Divided Nation : Finding Common Ground Through American Pragmatism And Democratic Principles In The Composition Classroom, Stacey L. Morrison
Theses, Dissertations and Culminating Projects
Social class plays a significant but often silent part in American politics, lives, and education. As the events of Hurricane Katrina clearly illustrate, the poor and working class often suffer discrimination that leaves them completely powerless. Their position in life shapes not only how they are seen and treated, but also how they see their world. Their cultures differ markedly from middle and upper class cultures, further alienating them from possible greater personal achievement in a system that champions middle-class values. Education, being a microcosm of our society, mirrors our class conflicts, often failing to teach working-class students in an …
Stimulating Reading Excitement In Secondary Level English Language Learners, Rachael J. Schweigert
Stimulating Reading Excitement In Secondary Level English Language Learners, Rachael J. Schweigert
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
The purpose of this paper is to examine how ESL teachers can stimulate reading excitement in secondary level English language learners. The current research about factor which affect reading enjoyment in secondary level English language learners will also be discussed. These factors include element in reading instruction, attitudes toward reading, readability of text, interest level in literature, and availability of meaningful literature. Current research regarding applications that can be used in classrooms will also be reviewed, such as reading models and reading strategies. Based on the results of this research, suggestions will be presented regarding literature that can be used …
Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival, Karen Rowell, The University Of Southern Mississippi, The University Of Southern Mississippi's School Of Library And Information Science
Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival, Karen Rowell, The University Of Southern Mississippi, The University Of Southern Mississippi's School Of Library And Information Science
Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival Programs
The program for the fortieth annual Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival held on the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in 2007.
Inventive Spelling In The Early Childhood Classroom, Denielle J. Stuntz
Inventive Spelling In The Early Childhood Classroom, Denielle J. Stuntz
Graduate Research Papers
This review of literature explored the use of inventive spelling in early childhood classrooms. The following three questions were posed: 1) Should inventive spelling be an instructional practice used in early childhood classrooms? 2) What is the relationship between inventive spelling development and other areas of children's literacy development? 3) What are the best practices for using inventive spelling in the classroom? Based on an analysis of pertinent, peer-reviewed articles and books, it was determined that inventive spelling has a valuable place in early childhood classrooms. Some benefits of using inventive spelling include a reduction of fear about writing (Chomsky, …
Enhancing Comprehension Competencies Through Questioning, Edward J. Dwyer
Enhancing Comprehension Competencies Through Questioning, Edward J. Dwyer
ETSU Faculty Works
No abstract provided.
A Reflective Look At The Writing Process For Both Children And Adults: A Memoir Study, Jessica Block
A Reflective Look At The Writing Process For Both Children And Adults: A Memoir Study, Jessica Block
Graduate Student Independent Studies
In order to teach the writing process, one must be a writer. This independent study explores the writing process from the inside out. It investigates the writing process from an adult perspective while also examines the writing process that developed for individual student writers within a second grade classroom. Over the course of three months, the students in my second grade classroom and I developed personal memoirs about a "small moment" from our lives. This study includes a comprehensive breakdown of lessons which scaffolded the memoir writing process.
It also includes a strong reflective component which reveals how we all …
Reading Aloud To Children : Is There A Relationship To Reading Achievement?, Stephanie Gierstorf
Reading Aloud To Children : Is There A Relationship To Reading Achievement?, Stephanie Gierstorf
Graduate Research Papers
This qualitative participant research paper focuses on the importance of reading aloud to children at a young age. Results indicated that being read to at an early age was not enough, in and of itself, to predict reading achievement. However, the amount of parental interaction between the parent, child, and text can affect a child's reading achievement. Children who were exposed to dialogic read-alouds tended to become more independent readers, who chose to read on their own, later in elementary school. It is hoped that educators and parents will understand the importance of including children in a dialogic reading approach …
Reading Comprehension : What Strategies Make A Difference?, Jill Helgerson
Reading Comprehension : What Strategies Make A Difference?, Jill Helgerson
Graduate Research Papers
A literature review was conducted on comprehension strategies. The comprehension strategies that are being reviewed were chosen based on past research of reading comprehension.This literature review will explore six comprehension strategies that have been found to improve students' comprehension abilities.
Family Literacy Nights : Factors For Success, Crystal Betts
Family Literacy Nights : Factors For Success, Crystal Betts
Graduate Research Papers
Family Literacy Nights were developed and held at a K-4 elementary building in a medium-sized town in eastern Iowa, demonstrating an example of part of a family literacy program. Family Literacy Nights involved parents and students from the two first grade classrooms at this elementary school. Parents completed surveys and participated in interviews to share their reactions and feelings towards family literacy programs.
The included literature review explores parental involvement and family literacy programs. It looks at the effects of parent involvement on student achievement. The difference between parent involvement programs and family literacy programs is explored. Family literacy programs …
Role Of Classroom Questioning Strategies As They Relate To Reading Comprehension, Catherine M. Metz
Role Of Classroom Questioning Strategies As They Relate To Reading Comprehension, Catherine M. Metz
Graduate Research Papers
Instruction using comprehension strategies is important as students begin to construct meaning from text through a transactional process. This instruction can help prepare students to become better readers, as well as provide benefits for teachers and school-wide instruction. Questioning is important to comprehension for a variety of reasons and is used across all grade levels and throughout curricular areas.
Through the teaching of questioning, students are able to build backgrounds which they can utilize during their taking of high-stakes assessments, as well as school or district assessments. Questioning strategies, such as Question Answer Relationships, Questioning the Author, and Reciprocal Teaching, …
The Advantages And Challenge Of Fluency Instruction, Jennifer Schroeder-Van Cleve
The Advantages And Challenge Of Fluency Instruction, Jennifer Schroeder-Van Cleve
Graduate Research Papers
This review examined the topic of fluency instruction as part of quality literacy instruction for children. Fluency is one of the five components of reading instruction recognized by the National Reading Panel, (2000). Fluency methods in reading curriculum should be given thoughtful attention. As the movement in education focuses on student assessment, meaningful literacy instruction is crucial to student success. This literature study focused on the benefits, and the challenges, associated with fluency instruction. Lastly, conclusions and recommendations were made for the implementation of fluency instruction in our schools.
Think-Alouds : Thinking Beyond The Text To Increase Reading Comprehension, Jennifer Marie Lee
Think-Alouds : Thinking Beyond The Text To Increase Reading Comprehension, Jennifer Marie Lee
Graduate Research Papers
This literature review focuses on how the Think-Aloud strategy can be implemented in order to help readers comprehend text. This strategy is one that will allow all readers to visualize and verbalize what is taking place during the decoding of the text. Teachers need to provide direct instruction in forms of modeling and scaffolding when implementing the Think-Aloud strategy. This helps to aid in the students' ability to effectively gain a full understanding of what the strategy looks like. In the end, it is expected that the students will begin to utilize the Think-Aloud strategy automatically when comprehending any type …
Using Picture Books To Enhance Content Area Reading, Tamra C. Foster
Using Picture Books To Enhance Content Area Reading, Tamra C. Foster
Graduate Research Papers
A child's academic success in the intermediate grades relies heavily on how well he or she can read and understand content area material (Abadiano & Turner, 2002; Allington, 2000; Harvey & Goudvis, 2000; Neufeld, 2005). This study examined the effect of using picture books as a pre-reading activity to enhance students' content area comprehension, vocabulary development, and interest level. Four students performing above grade level, one student performing at grade level, and three students performing below grade level participated in this study. Social studies curriculum was presented to the students via a textbook for two units. Picture books were added …
Roles And Reflections : Using Team Teaching To Improve Literacy Teaching, Jennifer L. Frett
Roles And Reflections : Using Team Teaching To Improve Literacy Teaching, Jennifer L. Frett
Graduate Research Papers
This article describes the development of a team teaching model by a first grade team consisting of classroom and Title 1 teachers. This project grew out of a study group designed to look at best practice in literacy education and evolved in response to student achievement data. Four factors influenced the progress of the project including peer collaboration and demonstration, professional reading, reflection by teachers and the facilitator, and leadership roles. The role of the facilitator receives special attention, as – unlike most efforts at classroom change involving a grade level team – this effort began within the team, and …
From Isolation To Integration : An In-Class Writing Model For Literacy Specialists, Sarah Nadine Dorsey
From Isolation To Integration : An In-Class Writing Model For Literacy Specialists, Sarah Nadine Dorsey
Graduate Research Papers
The article describes descriptive research about one Reading Recovery teacher's design and implementation of a nine week in-class writing model in a first grade classroom. The instructional model was implemented for 45 minutes daily for nine weeks and included mini-lessons, shared writing, writing about a read-aloud, independent writing, and opportunities for students to share their writing. Discussed are the theory and rationale, design, implementation, and findings resulting from the additional instruction.
The benefits of the short-term model include improvements in all students' writing, stronger connections between pull-out and in-class writing for Reading Recovery students, improved self-perceptions of writers, increased collaboration …
Communication Between Classroom Teachers And Reading Recovery Teachers : A Study Of Teacher Perceptions, Erika Northey Lentz
Communication Between Classroom Teachers And Reading Recovery Teachers : A Study Of Teacher Perceptions, Erika Northey Lentz
Graduate Research Papers
This research project investigates teacher communication between first grade teachers and Reading Recovery teachers who are jointly responsible for providing literacy education to students. This study compared the effects of regularly scheduled meetings between Reading Recovery (RR) teachers and classroom teachers relative to achievement.
Additional issues examined included classroom teacher and RR teacher perceptions of student performance at the beginning, middle, and end of the scheduled RR program.This paper also describes recommendations for further research on teacher communication between classroom teachers and Reading Recovery teachers.
Using Powerpoint Created Talking Books For Reading Fluency Instruction, Gretchen R. Lawyer
Using Powerpoint Created Talking Books For Reading Fluency Instruction, Gretchen R. Lawyer
Graduate Research Papers
This paper describes action research integrating Microsoft PowerPoint with reading fluency instruction in a group of 6 first grade students. Included is a literature review examining multimedia, hypermedia and reading fluency. Students used CD-ROM storybooks as models for reading fluency, received direct fluency instruction, and wrote stories they developed into "talking storybooks" with Microsoft PowerPoint. Results showed students improved overall reading fluency, except reading rate. Expression and prosody were most positively affected.
A rating scale measured student attitudes towards the instruction. Results showed a positive reaction. In addition, it was found that students might have been indirectly motivated by the …
Effects Of Digital Storytelling In A Language Arts Classroom, Joseph J. Hegland
Effects Of Digital Storytelling In A Language Arts Classroom, Joseph J. Hegland
Graduate Research Papers
Digital storytelling is a process of writing a story using technology to create a movie of a personal story. The purpose of the review is to explore whether or not digital storytelling is an effective way for students in the language arts classroom to connect their writing with technology. The review begins with how technology is used with writing in the classroom·. Then the process of digital storytelling is reviewed to understand the multiple steps: (a) pre-production, (b) production, (c) post-production and (d) distribution. The use of digital storytelling in the classroom and how teachers have used digital storytelling is …
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (Siop) : A Model For English Language Learners, Edith L. Bakley
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (Siop) : A Model For English Language Learners, Edith L. Bakley
Graduate Research Papers
With so many second language learners entering our public schools, it is imperative that educators prepare themselves with training and strategies to best meet the needs of these students. The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol, or SIOP Model, has been developed for the purpose of instructing English Language Learners (ELL) in mainstream classrooms and bestow effective methods for teaching all content areas, while promoting fluency of the English language. In this literature review, the components involved in the SIOP Model will be examined as well as the effects it has on second language learners and their ability with language fluency.
Learning Languages In A Digital World, Aleidine Kramer Moeller, Janine M. Theiler
Learning Languages In A Digital World, Aleidine Kramer Moeller, Janine M. Theiler
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications
Aleidine J. Moeller, Editor
Janine Theiler, Assistant Editor
I. Embracing Technology: Tools Teacher Can Use to Improve Language Learning — Introduction to the section: Frauke Hachtmann, Katie Hayes, Leyla Masmaliyeva, Malia Perkins
1 Rich Internet Applications for Language Learning — Dennie Hoopingarner and Vineet Bansal
2 Leveraging Podcasting for Language Learning — Dan Schmit
3 Using PowerPoint Templates to Enhance Student Presentations — J. Sanford Dugan
II. Teacher Education and Professional Development: Agents of Change — Introduction to the section: Silvia Betta and Janine Theiler
4 Preparing for the ACTFL/NCATE Program Report: Three Case Studies — Susan Colville-Hall, Bonnie Fonseca-Greber, …
Reading Strategies For Struggling Readers In The Middle School, Kathleen Claeys
Reading Strategies For Struggling Readers In The Middle School, Kathleen Claeys
Graduate Research Papers
This literature review focuses on several strategies good readers use to understand and interpret different types of text, such as fiction, non-fiction, and expository. These strategies are ones that struggling readers are not aware of, or these readers do not have the knowledge and experience to utilize the strategies. Teachers need to provide direct instruction of these strategies, generate models of what they look like, demonstrate what the thought process is behind the strategies, and offer students practice in using them with the idea that students will add them to their repertoire of strategies and use them throughout the learning …
The What, The Why, And The How Of Using Repeated Readings Of Poetry To Increase Reading Fluency, Melissa Feldmann
The What, The Why, And The How Of Using Repeated Readings Of Poetry To Increase Reading Fluency, Melissa Feldmann
Graduate Research Papers
This literature review concludes that repeated readings of poetry will increase student reading fluency. The use of repeated readings to increase fluency is a common classroom practice; its effectiveness has been firmly established. The daily use of poems for rereading purposes can enhance several literacy skills including fluent reading. Although there are limitations of the study, it can be concluded that when poems are read repeatedly in a variety of ways, students are able to read fluently while comprehending the text. The research that does exist clearly suggests that classroom teachers might use repeated readings of poetry to help students …
Reading Intervention : Using Self-Assessment To Increase Fluency And Comprehension For Struggling Readers, Paula L. Ganzeveld
Reading Intervention : Using Self-Assessment To Increase Fluency And Comprehension For Struggling Readers, Paula L. Ganzeveld
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a fluency intervention on students' reading fluency and comprehension. The students in the study were six third graders that were reading below grade level expectations. During the intervention, the students received instruction in reading rate and prosody. The intervention consisted of mini-lessons and opportunities for students to practice through the use of wide reading.
The students created a self-assessment rubric that they used during the practice sessions. According to pre- and post-intervention reading inventories, all students increased in oral reading fluency. A correlation to increased reading comprehension was also …
Motivation For Leisure Reading : A Model Camp Adventure Curriculum, Nicole Beth Geopfert
Motivation For Leisure Reading : A Model Camp Adventure Curriculum, Nicole Beth Geopfert
Graduate Research Papers
Much research has consistently revealed that the percentage of young children choosing to engage in leisure reading is declining. Instead, potential young readers are consumed many other forms of leisure activity such as video games, Internet, computer games, movies, and more. To become lifelong learners, children ought to be motivated to read. The questions explored in this paper are: what are the obstacles to developing avid independent readers and how can we help young children become engaged, recreational readers? This paper presents a review of the literature on reading motivation, reading attitude, and the gender gap in reading.
The information …